Send Out Allergen (Allergen Specific IgE)

Test Codes

WARDE: varies. Allergen Specific IgE SO, 1: LAB6438 Allergen Specific IgE SO, 2: LAB6447 Allergen Specific IgE SO, 3: LAB6448

Department

Send Outs

Instructions

Review the Lab Test Directory first before choosing a generic option as there are several Sendout Allergen tests built. If the requested allergen IgE is not built, use a generic Epic LAB code listed above.

Specimen Collection Criteria

Collect (preferred specimen): One Gold-top SST tube.
Also acceptable: One plain Red-top tube

Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube and refrigerate (2-8°C or 36-46°F) immediately.

Preparation for Courier Transport

Transport: 1.0 mL serum, refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F). (Minimum: 0.5 mL)

Rejection Criteria

Specimens not collected and processed as indicated.

In-Lab Processing

Centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube and refrigerate (2-8°C or 36-46°F) immediately.

Transport: 1.0 mL serum, refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F). (Minimum: 0.5 mL)

Storage

Specimen Stability for Testing:

Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): Unacceptable
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 14 days

Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:

Specimen retention time is determined by the policy of the reference laboratory. Contact the Send Outs Laboratory with any questions.

Laboratory

Sent to Warde Medical Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI.

Performed

Monday – Friday.
Results available in 3-5 days.

Reference Range

By report.

Test Methodology

Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay.

CPT Codes

86003

Contacts

Last Updated

4/8/2024